Apricot Kolachy

120 minutes Prep: 90 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

98 calories per serving view nutrition facts

24 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	yeast, active dry
1/4	cup	water	warm
1/4	cup	sugar	+ 2 T
1/4	cup	margarine
2	large	eggs
1/2	teaspoon	lemon extract
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	water
3 1/2-4	cups	flour, all-purpose
24	each	apricots, dried	or prunes
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon

Directions

Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Add the 1/4 cup of sugar and margarine. When the margarine is soft, add the salt,eggs, lemon extract, 1/2 cup of water, and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until thoroughly blended.

Place on a floured surface and knead in extra flour to make a soft, smooth dough. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, let rise until doubled in bulk. (about 1 hour)

Meanwhile, cook the apricots in the remaining 1/2 cup of water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until softened. Puree. Add the cinnamon and the remaining 2 Tablespoons of sugar and mix well. Cool until needed.

Punch the dough down and let rest for 5 minutes. Roll out on a floured,surface to approximately 1/2 inch thick and cut into 2-inch circles. Place a spoonful of the apricot (or prune) purr in the center. Place on an oiled baking sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes.

Bake in a 400 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 40g

Amount per Serving

Calories 98 23% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Sodium 82mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	2%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 3.0g	5%